Best Ranch Salad Dressing Recipes

CREAMY TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CHICKEN, BACON, AND RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Run tortellini under cold water and drain. Store in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
• Stir ranch dressing and milk together in a large bowl. Add chilled pasta, cooked chicken, mozzarella, bacon, green onions, and parsley.
• Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

GREEK YOGURT RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Pour vinegar into a 1-cup liquid measure. Add enough milk to make 1/3 cup. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, pepper, paprika, chives, and salt in a small bowl. Mix in Greek yogurt. Gradually stir in buttermilk to thin out dressing.

SOUTHWEST RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
• For best results, cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Make seasoning:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl to blend.
• Make salad dressing:
• Whisk 3/4cup buttermilk, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, chopped fresh parsley, apple cider vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, and 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning mixture in medium bowl until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store remaining seasoning at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate dressing.)
• Rub remaining seasoning mixture onto chicken. Place chicken in medium bowl. Pour remaining 1 cup buttermilk over chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken breasts from buttermilk, shaking off excess. Grill chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Combine mixed greens, pecans, and raisins in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates. Cut chicken on sharp diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange atop salads and serve.

BUTTERMILK PEPPERCORN RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, ground peppercorns, chives, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until flavors combine, 3 hours to overnight.

**COPYCAT** COSTA VIDA RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in the blender and blend well. If you like it a little more mild, use less cayenne pepper and less of the jalepeno seeds. I usually only use 5-6 seeds & a tiny piece of the core. My mom uses the whole pepper seeds and all.
• "Cooking" time does NOT include chilling time - chill in fridge for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.

FAMILY FAVORITE SALAD WITH HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING AND CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a chilled salad bowl, add the greens and lightly coat the inside of the bowl with Ranch Dressing. Add the Croutons and toss lightly. Garnish with the tomatoes, avocado and bacon, serve immediately.
• In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients and blend well with fork or stick blender. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, except the bread, until well combined. Adjust the seasoning, if needed. Add in the bread and mix well with your hands, tossing to coat all sides of cubes. Pour out onto a baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, turning after 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Store in an airtight container.

JALAPENO RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place tomatillos, cilantro, and jalapenos in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
• Combine the sour cream and ranch dressing mix in a medium bowl. Whisk in about 3/4 of the green sauce; taste and adjust the heat level by adding more green sauce.

MEXI-RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix the first 4 ingredients together.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately, or refrigerate for an hour or longer so that the flavor goes through it.
• Enjoy!

PARMESAN-PEPPERCORN RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring gently with a whisk.
• 2. For best flavor, refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes before serving.
• 3. Dressing can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH SALAD DRESSING & SEASONING (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• WHISK all of the SPICE MILL INGREDIENTS into a medium bowl.
• FUNNEL half of mixture into a clean spice mill or coffee grinder; MILL for 5 seconds.
• TRANSFER mixture to a resealable container; REPEAT milling procedure with remaining mixture.
• ADD the SHAKE-IN HERBS to milled mixture in container; SEAL the container; SHAKE until thoroughly blended.
• STORE tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
• FOR A SALAD DRESSING: In a bowl, combine 1 cup whole milk with 1 cup mayonnaise and 3 tablespoons of this seasoning. Mix well. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes to thicken. Stir before serving.
• FOR A CREAMIER SALAD DRESSING: In a bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 milk, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 3 tablespoons of this seasoning. Mix well. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes. Stir before serving.
• FOR A CHIP DIP: In a bowl, combine 16 ounces sour cream with 3 tablespoons of this seasoning. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes. Stir before serving.
• FOR A VEGETABLE DIP: In a bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup mayonnaise with 3 tablespoons of this dressing. Cover. Let stand in refrigerator 30 minutes. Stir before serving.
• SERVE and enjoy!

GRILLED CAJUN CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• --MakeSeasoning--.
• Mix all ingredients in a small bowl to blend.
• --MakeSalad Dressing--.
• Whisk 3/4 cup of the buttermilk, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, fresh parsley, apple cider vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, and 1 1/2 tsp of the Seasoning Mixture in medium bowl until well blended.
• Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• --Then--.
• Rub remaining seasoning mixture onto chicken.
• Place chicken in medium bowl.
• Pour remaining 1 cup buttermilk over chicken, turning to coat.
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
• Prepare the grill (medium-high heat).
• Remove chicken from buttermilk shaking off excess.
• Grill chicken until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
• Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Combine greens, pecans, and raisins in a large bowl.
• Toss with enough dressing to coat.
• Season salad with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Divide salad among 4 plates.
• Cut chicken on sharp diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• Arrange atop salads and serve.

DRY RANCH SALAD DRESSING MIX

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in the container of a food processor or blender and process on high speed until well blended and powdery smooth.
• Store in air-tight container.
• To use mix: Combine 1 tablespoon dry mix with 1 cup milk and 1 cup mayonnaise, mix well. Makes 2 cups.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH JALAPEñO-RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing: In a large measuring cup, whisk all the dressing ingredients together to combine. Season with ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. (Makes 1 ¼ cups. It will taste quite salty at this point, and that is intentional. You want it to hold up when tossed with a big pile of vegetables.)
• In a large shallow bowl or platter, toss the romaine with half of the following ingredients: corn, radishes, avocado, sliced scallions, Cotija and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add ½ cup dressing and toss to coat. Season again with salt and pepper.
• Top with the remaining corn, radishes, avocado, scallions, Cotija and cilantro, scattering the garnishes on top or arranging them in stripes or piles. Sprinkle some crumbled tortilla chips on top, if using. Drizzle the salad with an additional 1/4 cup dressing, and serve immediately, serving any remaining dressing and additional tortilla chips alongside.

COBB SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together with some salt. Arrange the salad ingredients separately on 2 plates or a platter, and serve with the dressing on the side.

ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD WITH GREEN GODDESS RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare Green Goddess dressing and set aside. Place 1 iceberg lettuce wedge and 2 cucumber wedges on each plate. Pour some dressing over top and crumble 1 slice bacon over each wedge. Serve.

LOW FAT RANCH DRESSING OVER CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the greens with carrots and radishes. Mix yogurt with grated onion, herbs, lemon juice. Paste the garlic by chopping it then add a generous pinch of coarse salt and mash with the side of your knife. Mix paste into dressing. Season the dressing with black pepper, to your taste. Pour the dressing evenly over the salad, toss and serve.

EASIEST CREAMY CILANTRO LIME RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse on high until well mixed.
• Adjust seasonings by adding more lime juice, cilantro and salt or pepper.
• Chill for an hour before serving.

TACO SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the chicken breasts in a medium skillet over medium high heat for 12 to 16 minutes, or until chicken is cooked though and juices run clear. Let cool slightly then slice into strips.
• In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, chili powder, lettuce, salsa, dressing, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, olives and tortilla chips until evenly coated. Chill until ready to serve.

AVOCADO RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mash avocado in a bowl, then stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and vinegar. Sprinkle with salt, parsley, dill, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir until well blended, chill until ready to serve.